Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

Harbor Happenings | Chum Festival celebrates salmon’s return

Nov 11, 2025 | By:

Harbor WildWatch’s Donkey Creek Chum Festival is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Donkey Creek Park.

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Updated equipment puts Peninsula High School actors in a new light

Nov 06, 2025 | By:

Peninsula School District this year installed new auditorium lighting, including an upgraded stage-lighting system that replaces antiquated equipment dating to the 1960s.

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Authors gather for annual Write in the Harbor conference

Nov 06, 2025 | By:

The annual Write in the Harbor conference takes place this weekend on Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. This year’s theme  – Craft, Creativity and Connection – aims to provide “Inspiring Words, Artistic Expression and Meaningful Connection.” The conference begins Friday, Nov. 7 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and welcoming address by keynote speaker

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Harbor Happenings | Honor veterans on Tuesday

Nov 04, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor Veterans Day celebration is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Vintage Aero Museum.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Meet the Swede who pioneered flight on the peninsula

Nov 03, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Gustav Stromer likely built the first “aeroplane” in the Gig Harbor area, though he shipped it to Tacoma before it took off.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods

Oct 31, 2025 | By:

Here are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in Gig Harbor.

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City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art

Oct 29, 2025 | By:

The new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.

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Day Tripper | On the waterfront (the end, probably)

Oct 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams visits Seattle’s Pioneer Square, Stadium District and Piers 58 and 62.

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Local filmmaker tackles childhood abuse in new festival short

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Kit Wilson of Gig Harbor has made 12 films and participated in 212 film festivals during his career in the industry.

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Harbor Happenings | Halloween is on the horizon

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Community trick-or-treat events are planned for Harborview Drive and Uptown — and you might catch a spooky drone show at the same time.

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